The Westerplatte was formed by sand deposits at the former Vistula estuary. The main stream of the Vistula, which previously flowed into the Baltic Sea near Danzig, broke on February …

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September 10, 2024

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Visit the impressive Monument to the Defenders of the Coast on Westerplatte in Gdańsk, which commemorates the heroic resistance of Polish soldiers at the beginning of World War II. 🇵🇱🛡️ This monumental site is located where the German invasion of Poland began on September 1, 1939.

✨ Tip: The monument offers a great view of the Bay of Gdańsk. It is worth coming in the late afternoon to admire the sunset in this historic setting.

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Location: Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland

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